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Glidewell debuts Web series
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Glidewell Laboratories has launched a new Web series designed to accompany its quarterly publication on general dentistry, Chairside magazine.
May 23, 2012
Novel resins could reduce shrinkage, toughen composites
By Rob Goszkowski
A biomedical materials company has created a line of resins that could boost the toughness of composites while reducing volumetric shrinkage and increasing conversion. Researchers presented details about their unique material at the recent American Academy for Dental Research meeting.
May 23, 2012
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Milestone Scientifc sees drop in Q1 sales, profit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Milestone Scientific saw its sales for its first quarter of 2012 (end-March 31) decline 21% compared with the same period in 2011.
May 22, 2012
Study: No clinical advantage of lasers for perio maintenance
By Rabia Mughal
Adjunctive use of an Nd:YAG laser does not enhance periodontal maintenance care programs compared to scaling and root planing alone, according to a study to be presented at the International Association for Dental Research annual meeting next month in Brazil.
May 22, 2012
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Should OPTs be used for miniscrew implant planning?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Orthopantomograms (OPTs) are not as effective as cone-beam CT images in evaluating miniscrew implant position prior to surgical intervention, according to a study in the Journal of Orofacial Orthopedics.
May 21, 2012
Drugmaker discontinues pediatric oral sedative
By Rob Goszkowski
Dentists who use chloral hydrate oral solution to sedate pediatric patients will have to find another means of getting them to cooperate. The only manufacturer of the palatable, oral solution version of the drug has ceased production.
May 15, 2012
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Dental chairs developed for large patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The dental school at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio is using a new line of dental chairs for large patients who have difficulty fitting into conventional dental chairs.
May 13, 2012
Heraeus, Benco partner on dental scrap metal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Heraeus Kulzer is joining Benco Dental to make it more profitable and convenient for Benco customers to trade in their dental scrap metals for cash.
May 13, 2012
Calgary officials sitting on fluoridation savings
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A year after the city of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, decided to stop fluoridating its drinking water, the city council still hasn't decide what to do with the $750,000 in annual savings.
May 10, 2012
Bioactive fillings could be a game changer
By Rob Goszkowski
A new type of restorative material that uses antibacterial properties in conjunction with remineralizing nanotechnology could virtually eliminate one of the biggest problems in dentistry: recurrent caries resulting in failed restorations.
May 10, 2012
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Erbium laser shows promise for perio treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Er:YAG laser debridement is a potential alternative to manual scaling and root planing for the nonsurgical treatment of chronic periodontitis, according to a study in the current issue of Photomedicine and Laser Surgery.
May 7, 2012
Kerr looking for SonicFill success stories
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Kerr has launched an Advocate Program to support the adoption of its SonicFill bulk cure composite system and is inviting dentists to submit their case images or video testimonials with a chance to win a free handpiece.
May 7, 2012
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